Breastfeeding

Product Discovery: Milk Stork

March is Women’s History Month and today we’re excited to introduce you to a brand founded by a woman (and mom) revolutionizing the way that moms can work outside the home and continue to breastfeed (and pump). Milk Stork was started by Kate Torgenson in 2015 after struggling to get her breast milk (more than two gallons of breast milk and eight pounds of melting ice) home to her eight month-old twins after a four-day business trip. She was determined to create a solution so Milk Stork was born. We interviewed Kate all about why and how she founded Milk Stork; you can follow Milk Stork on Instagram, Facebook, and check out their website. Moms shouldn’t have to choose between their careers and breastfeeding, and now they don’t have to thanks to Kate.

Why did you start Milk Stork?

In 2014, when my twins were about 8 months old, I was faced with a 4-day business trip at Clif Bar. I was committed to breastfeeding them for at least 12 months (as I had done for my first child). Together, the three of us had fought through a lot of breastfeeding challenges including tandem nursing, a tongue tie, latching and weight gain issues, not to mention pumping relentlessly at work to maintain their half-gallon-per-day demand. At the same time, I was committed to being “all in” with my job. And, while it wasn’t the most important business trip in the world, just a conference, I really wanted to attend.

As I prepared for the trip, I started troubleshooting the logistics of shipping my breast milk home and quickly learned that there were no turnkey services to help. To do it, I would have to take a DIY approach– sourcing dry ice and shipping materials to my hotel room and then getting myself to a special FedEx shipping facility every day without a rental car. It was too just much to do on top of the conference and all of the pumping!

So, instead, I pumped 2 “extra” gallons of milk to cover my absence before I left (on top of the gallons that the twins were already drinking!) and then, I pumped like crazy while I was gone to maintain my supply. During the trip, I managed to squeeze 2 gallons of breast milk into a tiny hotel fridge, only to lug it all home – and through TSA – along with (4) gallon-sized Ziplocs filled with ice.

Dealing with all that milk amplified the logistical challenges, constraints, and frustrations that many moms face when it comes to breastfeeding and business travel. I got back from the trip and was determined to create a simple solution to this complex problem. We launched a year later in 2015. Milk Stork is the first breast milk shipping service for business traveling breastfeeding moms.

How do you see Milk Stork changing the way women work and travel?

Returning from maternity leave can be challenging; emotionally, physically and logistically. For working breastfeeding moms, business travel introduces painful tradeoffs. It can be so difficult that many moms limit or opt out of business travel altogether during their babies’ first years, some “pump & dump” while they are away (a frustrating experience given the time and energy that goes into pumping) and still others, wean their babies earlier that they would like. With Milk Stork, working breastfeeding moms can more fully resume their job responsibilities without making difficult personal compromises and vice/versa.

How does Milk Stork work? How does a mom go about using Milk Stork to make her life easier?

Milk Stork provides business-traveling, breastfeeding-moms with a no-fuss solution to safely overnight their fresh milk home to their babies. To place an order, moms go to www.milkstork.com indicating where they will be staying, where they would like their milk shipped, and choose the products that will best support their trip. Milk Stork ships the order to their hotel so it is ready and waiting for the mom when she arrives. Then, she pumps according to her regular schedule, activates her cooler when she is ready to pack her milk, and then drops her cooler with the front desk or concierge for overnight shipping. More instructions here: www.milkstork.com/howtopack. When she returns to the office, she should submit her Milk Stork receipt to her employer for reimbursement.

How can companies/businesses support moms in using Milk Stork?

One of the fastest, easiest ways employers can offer Milk Stork as a benefit is as an approved travel expense and having a policy and process that allows employees to expense Milk Stork. Milk Stork also has a program for employers that includes a special order portal for employees, monthly invoicing and utilization reports.

Why do you feel that Milk Stork is revolutionary for moms?

Breastfeeding rates have increased over the past 10 years, and today, most working women are moms. The combination of these two factors has a resulted in more breast milk is being pumped at work than ever before. With Milk Stork, working breastfeeding moms can more fully resume their job responsibilities without making difficult personal compromises and vice/versa. Additionally, by providing Milk Stork as an employee benefit, companies are supporting gender diversity while helping working moms nourish their babies and their careers. In doing so, these employers are creating a culture that acknowledges, normalizes and celebrates working motherhood and breastfeeding.

Video Overview: Skip Hop Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag

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Our latest pumping, working mama must-have: the Skip Hop Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag. It’s got a secret compartment that is cross-ventilated so you can store and dry your pumping parts – genius! Plenty of storage, other cool features (like a pen loop for labeling breastmilk storage bags) plus it’s easy on the eyes.

View Gugu Guru founder Monica’s video overview of the Skip Hop Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag and learn more about why this is a must-have for working, pumping mamas.

Features of the Skip Hop Tray Chic Dry & Store Pump Bag include:

Bottom compartment with dual zip openings provides cross-ventilation to dry pump accessories
Removable drying tray doubles as a staging area to assemble pump
Dedicated side-zip pump pocket for easy access fits most ACA-approved breast pumps
Large main compartment with zip closure and two mesh pockets
Three ways to wear: tote, backpack and crossbody with convertible strap
Elasticized pen loop for easy labeling
Sturdy lightweight material
Size (inches): 17″h x 7″w x 14″l

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Must Have Items for New Parents Date Night

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Our urban mama Megan is back, just in time for Valentine’s Day, with a post all about the must have items all new parents need for date night – even if date night is simply in the living room!

It’s funny how the act of love that brought these kids into this world is oddly enough the one thing they’re great at interrupting. Once you’re parents, your marriage matters even more because now you have these people who count on you not to kill each other. Things that get your libido going have changed. Nothing is sexier these days than my husband doing the dishes with a kid on his hip or when he talks dirty to me like “don’t worry babe I’ll do the kids’ baths tonight.” That one gets me every time. Valentine’s Day is always a great reminder that you, while you have kids, you have a partner too. Date nights for my marriage are essential. I didn’t pull a Chrissy Teigen (but good for you girl) and go out 10 days post-partum because I was way too much of a hot mess, BUT my husband and I have had a date night and hotel sleepover at 6 weeks post baby after both kids. They’re imperative in this marriage so we don’t kill each other or the kids. Yes, you’re now a mother but you’re still a woman too. Stressed out Mamas lead to stressed out babies, so take care of you mama. You can still do you after a baby. You just need more gear to go out with these day. Here are some services and products to help keep that spark alive:

Babysitting Service: Grandparents don’t live next door? Need a late-night sitter last minute? A good sitter is key. You want to be able to leave your kid(s) in safe hands. Care.com (or if you live in NYC it’s Hello Sitter) has been keeping marriages alive since 2006. Last minute sitter and caregivers in your neighborhood and rated by actual moms.

Check out 8 childcare options for when you need a break!

Date night must have for The New Mom – Good Back Up Battery

Just had a baby and you’re a nervous wreck about leaving that precious little bundle? Now imagine if your phone died? Cruel and unusual torture, right? A good back up battery is an essential. It’s a product that is good in general for having kids. Nothing is scarier than being out and about while someone else is watching you kids and your lifeline to them dies. Since having kids, I can’t seem to keep a phone charged. Until I got a decent back up battery.

Date night must haves for The Nursing Mom – Nursing Pads + Breast Pump

Bamboobies Nursing Pads– New mommin’ and leaving your baby for even an hour and you’re nursing? You’ll need these Milk Proof Nursing Pads. Bonus they’re reusable. Last thing you’ll need is to be in the middle of a romantic dinner and get soaked from a let-down.

Check out Bamboobies our Must Haves for Breastfeeding on the Go list!

PHILIPS AVENT Manual Breast Pump – This little bad boy is perfect for slipping into your purse for a long wedding or overnight stay. You’re at your best friend from college wedding and it’s either your boobs explode or you make the MOH speech? This thing has you covered.

Date Night Must Haves For The Hot Mom – Bellefit Post-Partum Girdle

Everyone gets that “belly jelly” after a baby. Well, maybe not Gisele Bündchen, but us normies do. I used to joke with my husband that “I’m not wearing a girdle because I’m fat because I’m a mom. I’m wearing it because it’s awesome for back support.” Postpartum girdles can help recover muscles, keep midsection in place, aids c-section recovery, supports the back and boasts your self-esteem. This line of girdles even has a thong version if you’re on the market for “girdle sexy”

Must have date night for The Tired Mom, aka all of us – Matcha Sticks

Matcha Sticks – Match is all the rage these days. While it might a bit much (or not) to have a cup of coffee at 6pm before date night these Matcha sticks are perfectly acceptable.

Must have date night for The Wine Loving Mom –UpSpring Milk Screen Strips

Up Spring Milk Screen -Still breastfeeding or pumping and want to indulge in a little mommy juice. Have no fear these bad boys advertise peace of mind within two minutes.

You can find mama Megan over on her Instagram, @GirlGoneChildinNYC and her blog, Girl Gone Child in NYC.

Product Discovery: Rachel’s Remedy Breast Relief Packs

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While breastfeeding can be a wonderful, natural, and enjoyable experience, there are also often many stumbling blocks for new (and even seasoned) moms on their breastfeeding journey. Anyone who tells you that breastfeeding is always easy, is not being real. From clogged ducts to mastitis, engorgement issues and more, nursing throws you curve balls some times. If you’re looking for a simple and quick way to bring peace to your breastfeeding journey, we are thrilled to tell you that it exists! Enter: Rachel’s Remedy Breast Relief Packs. We’ve written before about why we think Rachel’s Remedy Breast Relief Packs are an ideal baby shower gift, and we’re excited to introduce you to some new products from Rachel’s Remedy, too.

Rachel’s Remedy has partnered with Dr. Brown’s to create the Dr. Brown’s Rachel’s Remedy Natural Breast Relief Packs, which are the only FDA cleared relief available for breastfeeding moms. These Dr. Brown’s Rachel’s Remedy Natural Breast Relief Packs are wearable relief packs that are made with flaxseed and 100% organic cotton cloth. Their signature moist-heat is proven to help soothe sore breasts and nipples, relieve engorgement pain and actually help increase milk supply. And, want to hear the best news yet? These Dr. Brown’s Rachel’s Remedy Breast Relief Packs are sold at our happy place: Target! Be kind to your body this year and pick up some of these FDA cleared breast relief packs. As one happy mama says, “I have tried everything for clogged ducts and Rachel’s Remedy is the only thing that’s ever worked ~ and works perfectly! To me, this is the most important product to have for nursing moms. They also increased my milk supply so much. Love these!!”

Also just recently launched at Target from Dr. Brown’s and Rachel’s Remedy are the Antimicrobial Breast Pads. The Rachel’s Remedy Antimicrobial Breast Pads are the only nursing pads on the market that have silver ions in the fabric that help to prevent and eliminate the growth of bacteria and microbes – like yeast. They are made of absorbent organic cotton sherpa and have a moisture guard that protects clothes. We’re loving this comment from a breastfeeding mom, “Finally someone found a way to make reusable breast pads that actually fight against yeast infections rather than causing them. These are amazing. Luxurious is an understatement.” That sounds like a Target win to us!

You can find the Dr. Brown’s Rachel’s Remedy Natural Breast Relief Packs and the Dr. Brown’s Rachel’s Remedy Antimicrobial Breast Pads both at Target – and we know you’re there five out of the seven days of the week, so pick some up for you and a friend today!

Gugu Guru is so grateful to our advertising partners. Thank you to Rachel’s Remedy for making this sponsored post possible.

Cover photo by Pics and Paws Photography

Maternity Bra Calendar from Cake Maternity

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Are you wondering how and when to choose maternity and nursing bra? This maternity bra calendar from Cake Maternity can help.

The Right Fit

The easiest way to get the correct bra size is to have it fitted professionally. However sometimes it’s hard to find a specialty store near you, or you might not have time when pregnant or right after giving birth. Cake Lingerie – a leading designer and specialist of maternity and nursing bras is here to help and guide you.

For almost 10 years now, the Cake team have been closely engaged with lactation consultants and industry specialists, listened to pre and post natal women, analyzed the most common problems and changes in their bodies they are undergoing, month after month. With all this information in place, Cake has acknowledged and segmented pregnancy and post natal timeframes into 5 main stages:

• Stage 1 – Pregnancy
1-3 Months – women experience sudden breast growth/tightness. These changes in the bust can be 1-2 sizes. Breast fluctuation is one of the first symptoms most women experience in the first few weeks of pregnancy. This is the time when pre-pregnancy bras start feeling uncomfortable and irritating. For this stage, Cake suggests one of the Candy family of seamless maternity and nursing bras, that are luxuriously comfortable, stylish and allow breast growth without restriction. These same styles are also ideal immediately post birth – Stage 4.

• Stage 2 – Pregnancy
3-8 Months – a little more gradual breast growth occurs, but it is usually pretty stable. During this period, the most amount of expansion occurs around the ribcage. One of the unique features of Cake bras to others is the extended 5-6 Hook and Eyes bra closure. This helps to accommodate expansion of the ribcage and allows for extra adjustability to tighten as the rib cage retracts after the birth. Just remember: “Tight isn’t right!” Plus, adding an extender to the traditional bra as a fix is really just a compromise to support, comfort and the overall look under the clothing.

Traditionally women choose Croissant or Waffle flexible wire bras at this stage, that has a similar feel to a pre-pregnancy bra, but provides ribcage adjustability and is designed to accommodate breast growth.

• Stage 3 – Pregnancy
8-9 Months – this is where the bust will grow in readiness for the arrival of the milk. The last growth of the baby and ribcage expansion can sometimes be quite painful. Whilst purchasing bra at this stage, it’s worth having Stage 4 in mind. The bra should accommodate the breast size increase/ fullness in 2-3 sizes. This is the best time to think about what bras to take to hospital.

The multi Award winning Cotton Candy (for B-F cups) or patent pending Sugar Candy (for G-L cups) seamless bras are chosen by many women at this stage. Our customers feel these bras are ‘Must Haves’ for those first few months and usually women purchase 2-3 of them.

• Stage 4 – Post Birth
0-4 weeks – Milk comes in – lots of breast growth, average 2 – 3 cup sizes. The ribcage will slowly start go back to pre-pregnancy. It’s recommended not to wear wire bra after giving birth until about 4 weeks post, as breast fluctuates the most during this period.

Whilst you can continue to wear Candy family bras, at this stage women often start looking for cup sized bra for going out and meeting other moms, therefore Tea and Mousse are top picks of many at this stage. With reinforced lower cup these bras are well constructed to lift, support and most importantly, have sufficient Top Cup Stretch to avoid restriction or cut in.

• Stage 5 – Post Birth
+4 weeks – Cup size usually reverts to approx size of when 8 months pregnant. Most women do not fully go back to their pre-pregnancy rib expansion until about 4 months after baby. When searching for a bra at this stage, women have an absolute freedom to choose any Flexi wire or Wire free nursing bra to meet her needs.

Many would go back to the exercising at this stage and chose Cake fashionable and functional Zest High Impact Sports Nursing bra or Lotus Pumping and Yoga Bra to accommodate their lifestyle.

Besides the key points mentioned, few other things to take into consideration when looking for maternity and nursing bra are:

Wider wire “smile” so not to constrict and damage breast tissue – wire should sit below and completely around the breast tissue
Nickel free hooks and sliders to prevent skin allergies and irritation
Easy drop down cups for breastfeeding
Cotton A-Frame or Inner Sling – provides added support, security and coverage for modesty

Cake Lingerie designs and develops maternity and breastfeeding bras with a woman’s body and its changes during each stage in mind. With the one of the largest assortments of fashion and basic styles in a wide range of sizes, they have got you covered from the time you conceive until you’re ready to stop breastfeeding. Quite often though, women find Cake bras so well constructed and comfortable, they just continue to wear them. It is also worth investing in good premium quality maternity and nursing bra, which are durable and made from ecological fabrics. This period in your life is when you bust will go through the most change. You need and deserve a well-made bra that will not only protect but provide you with maximum benefit.

Every woman and every pregnancy is unique hence if you are uncertain or need help with your fitting, check for a Cake stockist store near you at Cake Store Locator or ask the Cake Customer Support Team for advice.

ABOUT CAKE LINGERIE / Cake Lingerie is pioneering the future of highly constructed and beautifully designed, Maternity and Nursing Bras. Cake Lingerie is accredited for creating a brand for women, focused on luxurious quality and fit perfection.

Product Discovery: Perry Mackin Silicone Bottles

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One of the most asked questions we get from new parents is what baby bottle they should register for. Of course that depends on many things, especially whether a parent plans to feed from both breast and bottle. This is because many parents are concerned about nipple confusion when alternating between breastfeeding and bottle feeding. We are excited to introduce you to the innovative Perry Mackin Silicone Bottles that are designed to most closely mimic breastfeeding to reduce bottle rejection and nipple confusion.

What we love most about Perry Mackin‘s baby bottles is how safe they are to use. The nipple and body are made of 100% safe hygienic medical grade silicone; no need to worry about BPA or chemicals leeching into your baby’s milk! Plus, they feature anti colic vents that prevent unwanted air intake and reduce colic; this will also help with the transition from breast to bottle, as baby will be getting their milk in a more natural-feeling way.

Perry Mackin also makes it super easy for parents to use the bottles. The Perry Mackin baby bottles feature an ultra wide neck design, which allows easy cleaning by hand without a brush – time saving perks like this mean more time for you to watch Netflix after baby falls asleep! Plus, since they are made from medical grade silicone, they are safe to clean in boiling water, dishwashers and sterilizers.

Perry Mackin baby bottles come in 7 or 9 ounce sizes, and in both blue and pink. They also have specially made handles you can purchase separately to transform your baby bottle into a sippy cup! If you’re looking for a classic baby bottle that is not only safe for baby, but will help transition them to-and-from the breast to the bottle, we’re fans of Perry Mackin’s silicone baby bottles.

Thank you to Perry Mackin for making this sponsored post possible.

Must Have Essentials: Early Feeding for Babies

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There are two questions we often get from new parents when it comes to building a registry: one, “what will I need to feed my newborn?” And, the follow up, “can I register for items for early feeding of solid foods?” To which we always say, of course! However, there are must have essentials for each of those topics – and we asked our amazing baby planners for their picks for early feeding, when it comes to infants and babies. Don’t forget to add these picks to your registry!

Abby Ludwig, Gugu Guru Registry Consultant –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: My top pick for an early feeding item is the Boppy! As a mom of twins I had two Boppy’s which helped greatly while I was trying to feed my little ones. For those nursing, the My Breast Friend or Twin-Z Pillow are also great pillows to help support you and your children!

Tina Morton, Cloud Nine Birth Services –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: The ezpz Happy Mat for baby is the best for little eaters! This unique placemat sticks to eating surfaces without adhesives and has different compartments for all types of food. Another plus, it’s super easy to clean!

Jessica Zablan, The Birth & Baby Company –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is a great to introduce food to your baby. BLW allows them to play with the food and for them to learn to put food into their own mouths. There website has some great resources.

Ashley Akselband of Wellsprings Birth and Baby –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: the Beaba baby food maker for stage 1 foods (steams and purées all in one) and the ezpz Happy Mat all in one mat/bowl combos – super cute and super functional for those first finger foods!

Amber Michels of Your Milk Shoppe –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding:

Your Milk Shoppe’s one “must have” essential for feeding is the Lactalite Breast Pump Device. Lactalite Breast Pump Lights were created out of necessity. Dr. Patrick O’Malley watched as his wife, Kelly, was struggling to see whether or not she was producing milk while pumping. Juggling a breast shield and bottle with one hand and the LED light of her iPhone in the other, they both agreed that there was a better way. They created an easy to use light, attached it to the breast shield, and in Kelly’s words, “This literally changed my breast pumping experience on the spot. I felt that I had to use the Lactalite every time I pumped, day and night, it was that helpful.”

Victoria Zimmerman, Aspen Baby Planners –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I can’t recommend aden+anais Burpy Bibs enough! Their unique shape keeps them on your shoulder when feeding, burping, and even when bending over to put baby down (there’s nothing worse than a burp cloth that’s constantly falling off and landing on your little ones face!). Pro-tip: stick to the cotton; the bamboo ones shrink up when washed!

Victoria Facelli, Durham Lactation –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I love a sturdy flat breastfeeding pillow like My Breast Friend as you learn to feed your wiggly new baby. I think a water bottle with a straw is essential because breastfeeding makes you so thirsty!

Olivia Howell, Gugu Guru’s Editor in Chief –

Must Have Essential for Early Feeding: I formula fed all my boys and found the Dr. Brown’s Formula mixing pitcher was so helpful for middle of the night feeding.

See also: Dr Brown’s for Formula Feeding

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nanobébé Overview Video

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nanobébé is the first (only) bottle designed to preserve breastmilk nutrients without compromising on mom’s convenience and style. Thank you to nanobébé for making this sponsored video possible.

Product Discovery: Nanobebe Bottles

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Nanobebe bottles are much needed innovation in the baby bottle market. The basic design of the baby bottle has been the same since…well, it feels like forever. The idea of the long cylinder with a screw on top and nipple has worked for hundreds of years – and are ideal for formula feeding, but when it comes to breastmilk, Nanobebe knew there had to be a better way. When the Gugu Guru team came across Nanobebe Bottles, we were so excited to share them with you – they have truly re-invented the baby bottle in such an amazing way. Nanobebe is the first and only bottle designed to preserve breastmilk nutrients, without compromising on mom’s convenience and style!

There are so many reasons that Nanobebe’s Bottles are unique and special; this is especially true when it comes to preserving the nutrients in breastmilk. Nanobebe’s reinvented style of the bottle spreads the breastmilk out into a thin layer, shaped more like an actual breast. Nanobebe’s unique surface area is geometrically designed to spread milk into a thin layer allowing it to cool twice as fast as standard bottles on the market which prevents bacterial growth. Often parents are in such a rush to warm breastmilk for the baby that they use boiling water and in doing so, are damaging the nutrients, enzymes, and proteins in the breastmilk. However, Nanobebe has a geometric design to spread milk into a thin layer, and therefore it warms quicker that all standard bottles and at safe temperatures; overheating is prevented and those precious nutrients moms work so hard to provide are protected.

When it comes to transitioning baby from breast to bottle, Nanobebe makes it super easy; thanks to its natural, breast-like design, the Nanobebe feeding bottle makes it easier to combine breast and bottle feeding. If a mother is going back to work and will be pumping, she will be at ease knowing her little one can easily transition back and forth from the breast to the bottle. Plus, your baby will love holding the Nanobebe bottle and learn to feed themselves. Its domed shape and concave base make it ideal for tiny hands, so babies only a few months old can easily hold it and learn to self-feed.

Speaking of pumping, a breast pump adaptor is included with each Breastmilk Bottle package. Using the breast pump adaptor you can pump directly into the Nanobebe bottles using most standard breast pumps – very cool! We also love that Nanobebe bottles are anti-colic, as they feature a 360° venting system with two vents that release air even when covered by baby’s mouth, which reduces colic and keeps baby comfortable. The Nanobebe bottles are super easy to take apart and dishwasher safe, so less time washing a ton of bottles and bottle parts and more time for snuggling with baby. If you’re breastfeeding or pumping, we highly recommend checking out Nanobebe Bottles – and don’t forget to add them to your registry!

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New Mom Gifts – Buying Guide

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When it comes to buying a new mom gifts, you want to get her something special, but also something useful, as everything in those early days needs to serve some sort of purpose – whether the purpose is to make their life easier, taste good, or provide self-care. We rounded up some great gift ideas for new moms – some of these would make awesome stocking stuffers, too.

Boobie Bars: Nursing moms can get really hungry – and when they reach for a snack, not only do they want it to be delicious, but healthy and promote milk supply, too! This is why we are fans of Boobie Bars; they check all of the boxes for new moms. Plus, they’re a perfect stocking stuffer or wrap a few flavors up for your new mom gifts under the tree! Created by a nurse and lactation consultant, Boobie Bars, are a wonderful alternative to taking pills and special teas to help your milk supply. Made of a proprietary blend of herbs, coconut oil, oatmeal, and Moringa, these bars are offered in blueberry coconut, oatmeal chocolate chip, and gluten-free peanut butter. Did you know that eating just one Boobie Bar a day fulfills a daily dose of milk-boosting herbs that a breastfeeding mama needs? That’s pretty awesome. Plus, these make a great snack for a working mama or mom-on-the-go. Use code GGHOLIDAY15 to save 15% off your entire order thru 12/31.

BlueSmart mia: For the technie new mama in your life, we highly recommend checking out the BlueSmart mia as a new mom gifts idea. Not only do we think BlueSmart mia is awesome as a tech baby product, but it brings a peace of mind to new parents, too. How does it do that? BlueSmart mia is a smart bottle feeding system that tracks and analyzes your baby’s intake and consumption patterns. The smart safe and colorful silicone sleeve is placed on the bottom of most baby bottles, and with the help of Wi-Fi, will transmit information regarding a baby’s feeding data including feeding amount, temperature, duration, and angle to be analyzed in the accompanying free app. That information is then able to be shared – you can even export it to your pediatrician! BlueSmart mia also has indicators on the silicone smart sleeve that guide each feeding, such as temperature alerts for whether the milk is too hot or cold, angle alerts for optimal feeding, feeding reminders, expiration warnings for if you’ve left the breastmilk or formula out too long, and more. Very high-tech and a super cool gift for a new mom (or dad).

Waverly Baby by Trend Lab Panama Wave Adobe Carryall Diaper Bag: Who doesn’t love a new bag under the Christmas tree? We’re smitten for this Waverly Baby Carryall Diaper Bag! The Waverly Baby Panama Wave Carryall features authentic Waverly durable upholstery fabric; this fabric is also stain resistant and the bag features protective feet to give you confidence to set your bag down safely anywhere. The Waverly Carryall Diaper Bag has multiple compartments and useful accessories keeps all you need organized and within reach. This Carryall Diaper Bag includes a memory foam changing pad, zip-closure clear messy bag, stroller straps, and a matching wallet. Plus, it includes a leash and fob attachments for handy availability when you’re holding baby in one arm and need to find your keys! We love how stylish this bag looks – no one will even have a clue that it’s a diaper bag. We’re sure if you gift this to a new mom this holiday season, she will fall in love with it immediately. Use code WAVBAG15 for 15% off on all Waverly Baby by Trend Lab Diaper Bags on www.tlcbabies.com only. Promo code expiration date: December 31, 2017.

Belabumbum Pajama Set: Give your new mom gifts of comfort this holiday season with amazing pajamas from Belabumbum! Belabumbum has a huge variety of pajama sets for both pregnant moms, and nursing mothers. Their Lounge Chic Classic PJs (pictured) are a perfect gift for the pregnant or new mom in your life; these classically styled maternity and nursing pajamas in soft jersey with contrast piping are so comfortable you’ll want to stay in them all day long. They feature a gathered elastic back waist which creates a flattering A-line for during pregnancy and after baby. The super soft top has button down nursing access (yes!), classic piping detail at collar and sleeve, and a gathered elastic back empire waist detail. The incredibly comfy bottoms are a full length pant with piping on the hem, and feature a comfy flat waistband which won’t roll up – and, the waist adjusts with your changing figure. Sounds like the perfect pajamas to us! Give a gift of self-care and comfort this holiday season with these pajamas and don’t forget to use the code GUGUGURU for 10% OFF plus FREE SHIPPING!

Love Comma, 2X1 Rib Tank Bump + Feed Dress: Give the gift of style this holiday season with a classic little black dress from Love Comma. Love Comma is known for their gorgeous nursing friendly clothing, and this Rib Tank Bump + Feed Dress is no exception. The 2X1 Rib Tank Dress is an extension of Love Comma’s best-selling 2×1 Rib Tank top. The fabric features 8% fine spandex, so it offers maximum recovery at the neckline and a flattering stretch across the belly, during pregnancy and postpartum. The built-in breastfeeding mechanism has an extremely easy nursing access with no hardware to fumble with. We love that this gift is an investment in style – a pregnant mama can wear it postpartum, and a new mom can nurse in style, and wear in a future pregnancy, as well. Because you can easily pull down to breastfeed and pump, this is an ideal dress for a working mama; simply pair with a blazer or denim jacket and you’re good to go; stylish nursing clothes for the win!

Earth Mama Organics Gift Sets: If you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer, we love the new mom gifts and sets from Earth Mama Organics. Earth Mama Organics offers three different gift sets; the mini-deodorant pack features all four flavors in one fun-filled box! Refreshing ginger-lime GingerAid Deodorant, tangerine-y Bright Citrus Deodorant, naturally unscented Natural Non-Scents Deodorant, and fresh, soothing Calming Lavender Deodorant. All of the deodorants are super safe for breastfeeding and sensitive skin. If you’re stuffing the stocking of a pregnant mama, check out their A Little Something for Mama-to-Be pack; A Little Something for Mama-To-Be is a pocket full of pampering packed with herbal pregnancy essentials: luxurious Earth Mama Body Butter and Natural Stretch Oil to help comfort dry skin and emerging stretch marks, Organic Morning Wellness Tea to help ease pregnancy nausea any time of day, and exhilarating Ginger Grapefruit Happy Mama Body Wash and Morning Wellness Spray. And, you can even stick their A Little Something for Baby kit in baby’s first stocking this year! A Little Something for Baby includes easy to pack on-the-go sized versions of Earth Mama’s natural and organic herbal baby essentials: naturally gentle castile Angel Baby Body Wash & Shampoo, best selling Angel Baby Bottom Balm diaper cream, soothing vanilla orange Angel Baby Lotion and virtually scent-free Angel Baby Oil for dry skin and infant massage. A Little Something for Baby is an all-natural welcome for perfect little newbie!

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